Description

Furfuryl Methyl Sulfide is a specialized organosulfur compound characterized by its distinct aroma profile. This chemical is valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, contributing roasted, savory, and meaty notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance and food ingredient industries for creating authentic savory flavorings and high-impact aroma chemicals.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A critical building block for synthesizing savory, roasted, meaty, and coffee-like flavor compounds.
• Food Flavorings: Used in the production of reaction flavors, process flavors, and savory enhancers for snacks, soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a precursor or component in fine fragrances and functional perfumery for creating unique olfactory profiles.
• Research & Development: Employed as a reference standard and intermediate in organic synthesis for novel sulfur-containing compounds.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules for agrochemical or pharmaceutical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furfuryl Methyl Sulfide
CAS No.	40228-18-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8OS
Molecular Weight	128.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(Methylthio)methylfuran; 2-[(Methylthio)methyl]furan; Furfuryl methyl sulphide; Methyl furfuryl sulfide; 2-Furfuryl methyl sulfide; FEMA 3160; 2-(Methylthiomethyl)furan
EINECS	254-849-5

Quality Control

Our Furfuryl Methyl Sulfide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity, potency, and the absence of undesirable impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.100

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.